At least 30 to 40 prisoners have escaped from Kushtia District Jail. Members of the Kushtia army camp took control of the jail gate after being notified about the incident around 3:30 pm. According to a witness, gunshots were fired inside the jail around 2:45 pm. Around 3 pm, prison guards took position in front of the main gate while shots were still being fired inside the jail. Blank shots were fired inside.”“We learned that a few prisoners had escaped, but we do not have the exact number yet.
